CVE-2024-3699CWE-259

Hardcoded password in drEryk Gabinet

Critical · published June 10, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
34.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password is the unwelcome guest crashing the party! This means all drEryk Gabinet installations are vulnerable to attackers sneaking in and accessing sensitive patients' data. 🔥 Think of it like having the same key for every apartment in a building—every tenant is at risk if that key is compromised. With the same password across all installations, an attacker can waltz right in and access everyone's data without breaking a sweat. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences—attackers could steal sensitive patient information, disrupt services, and cause trust to plummet. The implications for privacy and security are staggering, making it essential to act swiftly!

Put simply

Think of it like having the same key for every apartment in a building—every tenant is at risk if that key is compromised. With the same password across all installations, an attacker can waltz right in and access everyone's data without breaking a sweat. The issue arises from the use of a hard-coded password in drEryk Gabinet software, which allows attackers to easily access the patients' database. This vulnerability affects versions from 7.0.0.0 through 9.17.0.0.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences—attackers could steal sensitive patient information, disrupt services, and cause trust to plummet. The implications for privacy and security are staggering, making it essential to act swiftly! Immediately patch the software to the latest version, where this vulnerability is resolved. Additionally, change any hard-coded passwords to unique, secure alternatives and regularly review your security practices to prevent similar oversights in the future. You've got this! Take action now and lock down your systems—let's keep that data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Red
EPSS
0.00409 · 34.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-259 · Use of Hard-coded Password
Published
2024-06-10T11:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 11:18Z
    Hardcoded password in drEryk Gabinet
    cvelistv5